College Diploma – Business (0062)

The Business diploma program provides a broad education encompassing key functional areas of business, including accounting, finance, marketing, sales, operations, and human resources management. Graduates acquire work-ready skills to work in diverse business departments, support family businesses, or launch new ventures. The program offers pathways to bridge into the third year of the Business Administration – Management program, an 8-month post-graduate certificate, or the second year of the BBA – International Business Management degree program (requiring a 70% average). Graduates also qualify to pursue the Certified in Management (C.I.M.) designation offered by Chartered Managers Canada.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.